Conor McGregor News: 'The Notorious' Not Willing To Vacate Featherweight Title If He Moves Up To Lightweight
Undisputed UFC world featherweight champion Conor McGregor is not willing to let go of his 145-pound belt, even if he does move up to the lightweight division.
"The Notorious" won the much-coveted title on Saturday night against the man who held the belt for six years; former pound-for-pound mixed martial arts king José Aldo. McGregor was able to finish the bout in 13 seconds when he landed a clean and short straight left hand on Aldo's right jaw.
During his very own post-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas during the wee hours of Sunday morning, McGregor spoke about the potential situation he will be in.
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The man now also known as "Mystic Mac" for the accuracy of his own fight predictions first reiterated his intent to move up ten pounds heavier 155-pounds.
He did, however, promise not to let go of the belt, even if he does end up winning the lightweight strap.
"If I go up to that lightweight division, there's no way in hell that I'm vacating my belt. That's not happening," McGregor said. "There will be a belt on one shoulder, and a belt on the other."
McGregor's bold declaration very much goes against the stipulation put up by UFC president Dana White. For the brash UFC executive, Plan B - should McGregor decide to move up - would be to have a rematch against Aldo and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar for the vacant title.
The Irishman did give his reason to hold on to both belts. According to him, being an active fighter and keeping himself busy should give him the right to carry two world titles simultaneously.
"When I go to lightweight and take that lightweight belt, I will stay the featherweight champion also," McGregor declared. "I will be a dual weight champion."
